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Sports, TV Celebs To Attend Tech Show

December 17, 2008

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will help promote Sharp Electronics, Major League Baseball's official high-definition provider at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, organizers of the international trade show have announced. Meanwhile, Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his frequent spots on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," will make an appearance on behalf of Sony Pictures Television and singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder will have his own TechZone sponsored by the Sendero Group and the National Federation of the Blind.

Other notables who plan to attend CES include: CNBC "Money Honey" Maria Bartiromo; the hosts of NBC's "Today Show;" "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams; "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek; and IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher. Not a bad line-up, but in past years, the high-tech extravaganza has attracted even bigger star power. Previous attendees include actors Robin Williams, Kevin Costner, Michael Douglas, and Robert Redford plus a parade of musicians from Macy Gray and Joan Jett to Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and guitarist Dave Navarro.

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